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Fire Agate and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Absent  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Fire Agate and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Phlogopite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Fire Agate and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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